Today is the final day that deployed U.S. service members, or those who are preparing to deploy, can request that their child receive a miniature Scion tC vehicle toy through a Toyota Web site.

Earlier this month, Toyota, whose U.S. sales and marketing headquarters is in Torrance, launched a holiday toy program that allows servicemen and women to send their children a miniature die cast or plush Scion tC at no cost, along with a personalized message from the service member.

Toyota’s Scion brand is working on the program with Morale, Welfare and Recreation of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard’s commercial sponsorship units.

“We can only imagine how difficult it must be for our brave, dedicated servicemen and women to be apart from their children over the holidays,” says Jack Hollis, vice president of Scion. “Though it’s a simple gesture, keeping families connected and putting smiles on children’s faces – that’s what this season is all about.”